Tyler Bowman - Dollars & Sense

No Matter How You Look at It, the Big Beautiful Bill is a Monstrosity

Here are three views of the bill's horrific distributional consequences.

John Miller Jul 7, 2025

Left Hook

What’s Different About Today’s Government Deficit and Debt?

As of today, the U.S. government’s current deficit and debt are indeed currently at unprecedented levels for peacetime—once we account for them appropriately.

Robert Pollin Jul 1, 2025

Left Hook

No Tax on Tips

Even the stand-alone No Tax on Tips Act would do far too little to better the lot of low-income workers, even tipped workers.

John Miller Jun 27, 2025

Tyler Bowman is an incarcerated writer serving three consecutive sentences in North Carolina. He’s held a variety of jobs while in prison including maintenance and canteen. He exercises daily to stay

2 articles

Issue 371

Forced Labor vs. Forced Idleness

How profit and revenue distort prison labor, as viewed from the inside.

Tyler Bowman Mar 1, 2024

Issue 367

Why Prison Education Matters

A View from Inside

Tyler Bowman Jul 1, 2023